CHRYSLER PACIFICA (2018) recall — Electrical System
Chrysler is recalling 2017-2018 Pacifica vehicles with a faulty MPR plug that can be removed without a tool, risking unintended vehicle movement and injury.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the MPR is engaged unintentionally, the vehicle could roll away striking and injuring a bystander or cause a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling certain 2017-2018 Pacifica vehicles due to a potential safety issue with the Manual Park Release (MPR) plug. The plug can be removed without a tool, which may cause the vehicle to roll away and strike a bystander or lead to a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224678-chrysler-pacifica-2018-electrical-recall-unintentional-mpr-engagement-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224678-chrysler-pacifica-2018-electrical-recall-unintentional-mpr-engagement-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V395000
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“Chrysler Pacifica 2018 Electrical Recall: Unintentional MPR Engagement Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224678-chrysler-pacifica-2018-electrical-recall-unintentional-mpr-engagement-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V395000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V395000).
Why it’s dangerous
The MPR plug can be removed without a tool, causing the vehicle to roll away unintentionally. This could strike a bystander or lead to a crash, creating a safety hazard.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers are at risk if the vehicle rolls away unexpectedly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica has a Manual Park Release (MPR) plug that can be removed without a tool. The recall covers vehicles that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Reach out to Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a replacement.
Get MPR Plug Replaced
Dealers will replace the MPR plug free of charge to ensure it cannot be removed without a tool.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The MPR plug can be removed without a tool, causing the vehicle to roll away unintentionally and potentially striking a bystander or causing a crash.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica is affected if the MPR plug can be removed without a tool, which fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114.
What should I do if I own this vehicle?
Contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free replacement of the MPR plug at a dealer.
Contact Chrysler
We’ve drafted a message you can send Chrysler to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V395000 — Chrysler Chrysler Hello, I own a Chrysler that is covered by recall 18V395000 from Chrysler. The official recall notice states: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the MPR plug, free of charge. The recall began July 9, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U50. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V395000 (June 14, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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